Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Stand Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing Drives Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Replacing Fans Replacing the Master Control Board Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Battery System Setup Model DCDO Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates importa
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. l You have read the safety information that ships with your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board.
Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics Card Configuration Installing Graphics Cards for Multi Graphics Card Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
4. Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 5. Remove the captive screws on top of the PCI card fan shroud and remove the shroud. 6. Remove the card retention screw(s) on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 1 retention screw 2 card retainer 3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket 7.
Some expansion card slots will not be available for use if a dual-slot graphics card is installed in any of the PCIe x16 card slots. If you are upgrading from a single-slot graphics card to a dual-slot graphics card, you will need to remove any card installed in these expansion slots. To remove a PCIe card, see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards.
Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. CAUTION: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance. 8.
1 retention screw 2 card retainer 3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket 6. Press the securing tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the connector. NOTE: If the card is full length, press the securing tab on the end of the alignment guides on the fan bracket. 1 PCIe x16 card 3 PCIe x16 card slot 7. 2 securing tab Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
1 retention screw 2 card retainer 3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket 14. 15. Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards) to create a card-slot opening. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. 16.
1 card connector (seated) 2 card connector (not seated) 3 bracket properly aligned within slot 4 bracket improperly aligned outside of slot 5 alignment bar 6 alignment guide CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. CAUTION: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance. 18.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Stand Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Your computer is heavy and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt the computer and always lift correctly to avoid injury; avoid bending over while lifting. WARNING: The computer stand should be installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Replacing the Air Cooled Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Liquid Cooling Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Replacing the Liquid Cooling Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: The liquid cooling assembly is responsible for cooling the system board chipset in addition to the CPU. If the liquid cooling assembly is replaced with an assembly other than the original, a cooling solution must be installed to avoid overheating the chipset. Failure to install a cooling solution, either third- party or Dell provided, may result in damage to your system and render the system inoperable. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing the Drive Panel Replacing a Floppy Drive (XPS 730 Only) Replacing a Media Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 power cable 4. 2 data cable Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard drive bay. 1 blue tabs (2) 3 hard drive bay 2 hard drive NOTE: If a hard drive bracket is installed inside the hard drive bay, remove the bracket before you install a new hard drive. 5. Prepare the new hard drive for installation and check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.
1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket 2.5" hard drive: Removal: 1 hard drive cage 3 hard drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacement: 1 hard drive 3 hard drive cage 2 hard drive bracket 6. Verify that the hard drive bay is empty and unobstructed. 7. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it clicks securely into place.
1 hard drive 2 hard drive bay CAUTION: Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. 8. Connect the power cable to the hard drive. 9. Connect the hard drive data cable to the hard drive.
1 power cable 2 data cable 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 11. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. Replacing the Drive Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3.
1 drive release latch 3 drive panel tabs 2 drive panel 7. Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the drive panel. 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Replacing a Floppy Drive (XPS 730 Only) 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel). 4.
1 drive release latch 6. 1 1 floppy drive If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive, check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws. If screws are present, attach the screws to the new drive. floppy drive 7. 2 2 shoulder screws (4) Slide the floppy drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place. drive release latch 2 floppy drive 8. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the floppy drive. 9.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 13. Enter system setup (see System Setup), and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. Replacing an Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel). 4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
1 optical drive 8. 1 2 shoulder screws (3) Gently slide the drive into the drive bay until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed. drive release latch 9. 2 optical drive Attach the power and data cables to the optical drive. To locate the system board connector, see System Board Components. 1 power cable 2 data cable 10. Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents. 11.
14. Enter system setup (see System Setup) and select the appropriate Drive option. Replacing a Media Card Reader 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel). 4. Disconnect the cable from the back of the Media Card Reader. 1 media card reader cable 5.
1 7. 1 media card reader 2 shoulder screws (4) Slide the Media Card Reader into the drive bay until it clicks into place. drive release latch 2 media card reader 8. Attach the cable to the back of the Media Card Reader. 9. Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents. 10. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel). 11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 12.
Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
10. Replace any expansion cards that you removed (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 11. Replace the PCI card fan shroud and captive screws on top of it. 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Replacing the Processor Fan Assembly 1. 1 Remove the card slot fan shroud (see Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds). processor fan shroud 2 captive screws (2) 2.
5. 1 Press the release latch on the hard drive fan and slide it away from the hard drive bays and lift to remove from the computer. hard-drive fan release latch 2 hard drive fan 6. To install the hard drive fan, slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it snaps into place. 7. Connect the fan cable to the FAN_HDD connector on the Master Control Board (see Master Control Board). 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Master Control Board Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3.
Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3.
7. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the tab in the connector. 1 cutouts (2) 2 memory module 3 notch 4 tab CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module. 8. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 9. 10.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1.
1 power supply screws (4) 9. Slide the power supply towards the front of the computer to free it from the securing tabs on the computer chassis. 10. Slide the power supply toward the hard drive bay area, so that it will clear the protruding lip of the chassis and lift the power supply from the computer. 11. To replace the power supply, slide the new power supply into place, ensuring that the tabs on the rear wall of the computer chassis latch into place. 12.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement.
Installing the Processor 1 processor cover 2 tab 3 processor 4 socket 5 center cover latch 6 release lever 7 front alignment-notch 8 processor pin-1 indicator 9 rear alignment notch 9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. CAUTION: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3.
12. Replace any expansion cards that you removed (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 13. Replace any additional components that you removed from the system board. 14. Reconnect all cables to the system board. 15. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 16. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 17. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see support.dell.com.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options—Dell™ XPS™ 730 System Setup Options—Dell XPS 730X Boot Sequence Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use System Setup to: l change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. l set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password. l read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
devices: HD Audio, Onboard LAN connector, Onboard LAN Boot ROM, and Side logo. Serial ATA Configuration can be set to IDE or AHCI mode. CPU Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the system. USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the USB controller. Power ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI suspend type. The default is S3. Auto Power On Allows you to enable or disable an alarm to turn on the computer automatically.
Memory Available Indicates the amount of usable memory. Memory Techonology Indicates the type of memory technology used. Memory Speed Indicates the memory speed. CPU ID/ u Code ID Displays the processor type. CPU Speed Displays the processor speed. Current QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) speed Displays the QPI Speed. Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size. Standard CMOS Features System Time (hh:mm:ss) Displays the current time. System Date (mm:dd:yy) Displays thecurrent date.
LAN1 BCM5784 Device Allows you to enable or disable the onboard network controller. LAN1 Option ROM Allows you to enable or disable the network controllers boot option. LAN2 BCM5784 Device Allows you to enable or disable the onboard network controller. LAN2 Option ROM Allows you to enable or disable the network controllers boot option. Configure SATA#1-6 as Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot For example, you can use this feature to boot your computer from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics from the Driver and Utilities media and then from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to boot your computer to a USB device such as a memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3.
Dell™ XPS™ 730X 7. Place the jumper on pins 1 and 2 and wait for 5 seconds. 8. Move the jumper back onto pins 2 and 3. 9. Close the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Master Control Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 CPU socket 2 system board CPU fan header 3 DIMMs 0 and 1 (DIMM 0-1) 4 DIMMs 2 and 3 (DIMM 2-3) 5 ATX power connector (ATX_PWR) 6 IDE connector (IDE) 7 SATA ports 3-6 (SATA 3-6) 8 floppy header (FLOPPY) 9 BIOS debug codes (PORT 80 DECODER) 10 SATA ports 1-2 (SATA 1-2) 11 font panel connector (FRONT PNL) 12 serial port header (SERIAL PORT)unused 13 reset CMOS jumper (RESET CMOS) 14 internal USB header 1 (USB) 15 internal USB header 2 (USB) 16 1394 header 17 battery socket 18 power
1 CPU socket 2 system board CPU fan header 3 DIMMs 1, 3, and 5 4 ATX power connector (ATX_PWR) 5 IDE connector (IDE) 6 SATA port 4 (SATA 4) 7 battery socket 8 SATA ports 1-3 (SATA 1-3) 9 internal USB header 1 (USB) 10 internal USB header 2 (USB) 11 internal USB header 3 (USB) 12 1394 header 13 PCI slot 1 (PCI SLOT 1) 14 front panel audio header (FP Audio) 15 PCIe slot 5 (PCI_E5) 16 PCIe slot 4 (PCI_E4) 17 PCIe slot 3 (PCI_E3) 18 PCIe slot 2 (PCI_E2) 19 PCIe slot 1 (PCI_E1) 20 CPU
header (MB_IO_HDR) 15 rear IO LED connector (CONN_REAR) Back to Contents Page 16 front CPU fan header (FAN_CPU_FRONT)
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Replacing the Batteries Replacing the Theater Lighting Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 theater lighting card 2 theater lighting card connector 3. Disconnect the theater lighting card connector. 4. Remove the screw securing the theater lighting card to the chassis and lift the card out of the slot. 5. Replace the theater lighting card in its slot and tighten the screw. 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
